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The Federation of Synagogues and Netzach Israel Form A New Alliance
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Set up a year ago to attract Sephardi Jews from the Hendon and Golders Green area, Beth Midrash Netzach Israel has now formally joined the umbrella of the Federation of Synagogues as a constituent synagogue.

The Federation of Synagogues was established at the end of the 19th century to cater for the needs of refugee and immigrant communities in London, providing kashrus, burial and educational facilities for their members.

Netzach Israel represents a new type of immigrant community and therefore there is a natural partnership with the Federation of Synagogues.

Around 30 percent of the members of Netzach Israel are from Israel and the community appeals to a colorful diversity of people originating from Yemen, Persia, Iraq, Morocco and elsewhere, offering a unique Jewish center in Golders Green.

Driven by the dynamic Rabbi Doron Ahiel, 34, this young community provides daily educational programs for young people along with a vibrant yeshiva. Their recent Purim celebrations attracted more than 300 people. There are plans to start a cheder after Pesach.

The Federation of Synagogues currently includes a population of around 15,000 people from its constituent and affiliated synagogues and looks to the future by enlarging its members via more similar mergers.

Mr. Abraham Swissa, chairman of Netzach Israel said: "We hope this partnership will be fruitful and successful. As the first Sephardi community to join the Federation, we bring a young and vibrant community to this established authority."

Mr. Arnold Cohen, president of the Federation of Synagogues said: "We welcome the members of Netzach Israel under our umbrella and hope together we will benefit from this alliance."

 

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